Advanced PowerShell scenarios
Advanced automation should be planned carefully and reviewed before execution.
Before you begin
- Install the EtherAssist module only on trusted workstations or automation hosts.
- Configure API keys through approved secret handling and never commit them to source control.
- Use read-only examples first, then add write actions only after review.
- Test scripts with sample data before running against production tenants.
Scenarios
- Microsoft Graph reporting.
- Intune readiness exports.
- Azure inventory summaries.
- Compliance evidence collection.
- Scheduled report generation.
Guardrails
- Prefer delegated authentication for user-driven tasks.
- Use least privilege.
- Honour throttling and retry guidance.
- Avoid storing bearer tokens or secrets in plain text.
- Test against sample data before production use.
Tips
- Keep names, prompts, and configuration values specific to the task you are performing.
- Check role, subscription, region, and tenant policy when a feature is not visible.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | What to check |
|---|---|
| Module command is not found | Confirm the module is installed, imported, and available in the current PowerShell session. |
| API request fails | Check API key configuration, network access, and retry settings. |
| Output is hard to audit | Use JSON/object output and avoid logging secrets or raw sensitive content. |